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Bolton to step down as All England Club chief
Bolton to step down as All England Club chiefImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Sally Bolton joined the AELTC in 2016 as head of corporate affairsPublished27 minutes agoSally Bolton will step down as the All England Lawn Tennis Club's (AELTC) chief executive after Wimbledon following six years in the role.Bolton became the first female chief executive of the All England Club when she was appointed in December 2019, replacing Richard Lewis.The 51-year-old oversaw Wimbledon's return after th...
No Celtic future talks before cup final for O'Neill
No Celtic future talks before cup final for O'NeillTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedFigure caption, Published46 minutes agoMartin O'Neill is not expecting any talks about his future at Celtic before Saturday's Scottish Cup final with Dunfermline Athletic - and doubts whether he would "have the energy" to continue.O'Neill, who first managed Celtic from 2000 to 2005, has twice stepped in as boss at Celtic Park this season after Brendan Ro...
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5 storylines we're excited about ahead of the Canadian GP
Chris Medland picks out the biggest stories as F1 heads to Canada for the third Sprint weekend of 2026.
Silverstone security boss left with brain damage and fractured skull after rolling 4x4 buggy at F1 circuit sues for £200,000
Silverstone security boss left with brain damage and fractured skull after rolling 4x4 buggy at F1 circuit sues for £200,000By JOSHUA HAINING, NEWS REPORTER Published: 11:31, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 11:34, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Sinner completes 'Golden Masters' with win in Rome
Watch highlights as world number one Jannik Sinner beats Norway's Casper Ruud 6-4 6-4 to win the Italian Open and complete the full set of nine ATP Masters 1000 titles - known as the 'career Golden Masters'.
Celtics star Jaylen Brown tears into ESPN's Stephen A Smith as feud escalates: 'Face of clickbait media'
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown’s season may be over but his feud with ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith heated up over the weekend.Brown was on his livestream and came after Smith once again after the sports pundit told the NBA guard to "be quiet." Smith previously responded to Brown accusing NBA referees of having an "agenda" against him following the Philadelphia 76ers coming back from a 3-1 deficit to win the series against the Celtics.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON TH...
Kuwaiti champion refuses Israeli rival handshake at Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu event
The under-77 kg division at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam ended in controversy after Israeli jiu-jitsu athlete Yoav Manor secured a bronze medal on Sunday. While Manor celebrated one of the biggest achievements of his young career, the medal ceremony quickly turned tense when Kuwaiti fighter Jassim Alhatem reportedly refused to shake his hand or stand beside him for the traditional podium photograph.
UFC returns to Abu Dhabi for Fight Night on July 25
Dubai: The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism has announced its much-anticipated return to the region with UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi set for Saturday 25 July, live from Etihad Arena on Yas Island.With tickets going on sale soon, fans are encouraged to register their interest early for the best chance to secure tickets via VisitAbuDhabi.ae, where exclusive hotel and ticket packages for traveling fans will also be available.Full details o...
'Calm, humble, one of the nicest people you'll meet': Childhood coach on golf superstar Rai
I'm so proud of him, says Aaron Rai's childhood coach19 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleOprah FlashWest MidlandsReutersWolverhampton's Rai has become the first Englishman in a century to win the titleThe childhood coach of Aaron Rai has spoken of his pride at watching his protégé make the history books and become the first Englishman to win the US PGA Championship since 1919.Wolverhampton-born Rai was a golfing prodigy as a child, filmed by the BBC after getting a hole in one aged...
Oof, Detroit. Plus, a surprising PGA winner
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Wear two gloves today. Coming up: 💰 Game 7 Cavs ⛳ Aaron Rai, English hero ⚾ The Mets are back? The psychology of a Game 7 will forever fascinate me. A concept simultaneously basic — win or go home — and layered — is this how the story of a 90-plus game season ends? — that wreaks havoc on the brain. Cleveland’s huge win in Detroit last night live...
'Embarrassing Bristol defeat not a great look for the Prem'
'Embarrassing Bristol defeat not a great look for the Prem'Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Northampton scored 14 tries against Bristol on FridayByChris JonesRugby union correspondentPublished16 minutes agoWhen do lots of tries become too many tries?There was so much to enjoy in Northampton's play in the record 94-33 demolition of Bristol on Friday evening, but this was an embarrassing result for the Bears and not a great look for the league.Attack is king in the game at the moment - whe...
Braves Bulletin: How Drake Baldwin is avoiding sophomore slump, and more notes
ATLANTA — The best team in Major League Baseball isn’t slowing down.In their return to Truist Park after a 10-game, three-city trip, the Atlanta Braves took two out of three games each from the Chicago Cubs, who entered last week’s series with the third-best record in MLB, and the reeling Boston Red Sox. In that stretch, the Braves (32-15) outscored opponents 22-11.Advertisement
Yankees infielders collide, allowing Mets to score game-winning run in dramatic comeback
The New York Mets took the first Subway Series of the season over the New York Yankees in dramatic fashion on Sunday afternoon.The Mets had runners on first and third in the bottom of the 10th inning with one out and rookie Carson Benge at the plate. Benge hit a chopper over Yankees reliever Tim Hill’s head.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!"Once it went over the pitcher's head I kind of knew," Benge said after the game.Yankees infielders Anthony Volpe a...
Eight thoughts on the resurgent Phillies, starting with Zack Wheeler and Kyle Schwarber
It took the Phillies 23 days to go from 10 games under .500 to a winning record, and it is not a coincidence that it all began with Zack Wheeler’s return. The Phillies are 16-5 since Wheeler, the highest-paid pitcher in the sport by annual salary, made his season debut on April 25 and immediately became a steady presence every fifth day.Advertisement
Nepal beat Scotland in Cricket World Cup League 2
Nepal beat Scotland in Cricket World Cup League 2Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Brandon McMullen top-scored for Scotland in their loss to NepalPublished22 minutes agoCricket World Cup League 2Scotland 194 all out (39.1 overs): McMullen 73, English 51; Rajbanshi 4-32Nepal 199-4 (38.1 overs): Paudel (74*), Pandey 55; Watt 2-58Nepal win by six wicketsMatch scorecardHosts Nepal defeated Scotland by six wickets in the teams' second Cricket World Cup League 2 meeting of the ongoing tri-serie...
Ravens OTA storylines: What will Lamar Jackson say about coaching change, contract?
The Baltimore Ravens’ offseason program hits another phase this week with the start of organized team activities. Over the next three weeks, first-year coach Jesse Minter will conduct up to 10 practices leading into the Ravens’ mandatory minicamp on June 9.These workouts are voluntary, and contact isn’t allowed, but the practices can graduate to 7-on-7 and full-team drills. It will give Minter and general manager Eric DeCosta their best look yet at the team’s mix of returning players and veteran...
Dak Prescott 'comfortable' with offseason work he's had with George Pickens
Dak Prescott doesn’t seem to have the same concerns that some Dallas Cowboys fans do when it comes to George Pickens’ contract situation.Although Pickens has not been attending voluntary workouts at The Star over the last two weeks like many of his teammates, the star wide receiver has worked with Prescott on his own.Advertisement
Why retention trumps the transfer portal and how mid-majors can still land tournament bids
The NBA Draft withdrawal deadline is creeping closer, and rosters for next season is becoming clearer. And yet, we’ve still got questions this offseason, including about future spending in college hoops, and if there’s any end — or ceiling — in sight.We’re also still talking about NCAA Tournament expansion because, well, (mostly) everyone is still upset about it. This will be a talking point from now until March 2027.Let’s get to the questions.Advertisement
First look: Sudeikis, Haaland and Yamal front blockbuster Visa World Cup ad
With the 2026 World Cup just 24 days away, Visa has “tapped” actor Jason Sudeikis and star players such as Spain’s Lamine Yamal and Norway’s Erling Haaland for its new global campaign ahead of the summer tournament.On Monday, Visa launched its ‘Tap In’ campaign for the World Cup. It plays on the term used when a footballer simply puts the ball into the net to score and features stars in various scenes tapping their Visa cards to instantly upgrade their experiences.Advertisement
The Verdict: Our MLS All-Star ballot; Miami's fans clash with Messi and their stars
The six weeks leading into World Cup break have been harsh and unrelenting for most MLS clubs. Fixture congestion has teams in a choke hold, with injuries and rotation plus heavy legs and heavy minds leading to lackluster performances and surprising results. Many sources around the league speak of surviving and advancing to the break.Advertisement